The bike (Trek Mamba 17.5") barely fit into the case. I had to remove the pedals, handle bars, fork, and rear derailleur. The 29" wheels also barely fit into the case, and even then it was only after removing the tires. Then after TSA searched the case, they obviously couldn't get it all back into the case properly because it was such a tight fit. The case also took on many dents and punctures during the journey. I regret this purchase. I wish I had bought the soft case made by Evoc